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January 5, 2021

JConcepts 2.2″ Stadium Truck Sprinter

The Sprinter tire from JConcepts is now available in a 2.2″ Stadium truck variant. Featuring square, angled pins that are stacked vertically to flex and fold evenly across the tire the company started with a new tread and focused on durability and performance to bring a rear tire option to market that competes on loose surfaces which are wet or dusty. The outer sidewall of the tire has angled pins incorporated into the design to help release the turn and provide the rotation not only needed in dirt off-road but specifically in dirt-oval racing. The blended tread to tire body is supported with a generous radius which promotes “pin snap” and resists tearing or separation. Horizontal traction bars connect several pins near the centre of the tire which bonds a critical area for increased push at high-speed. The sidewall area blends nicely into a step-spike feature which helps smooth the transition in bumpy sections and create side-bite.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

January 5, 2021

Travis Amezcua returns with Schumacher Racing

Schumacher Racing have announced that experienced US racer Travis Amezcua has joined their team. Travis is a well known and popular guy trackside who has achieved a great deal in his racing career including a Worlds A finalist and being a multiple US National champion. After a short time away he is refreshed and ready to re-start his RC Journey with the Schumacher Family. He will attend local and regional events and work closely with their development team to offer any suggestions and feedback. Travis said ‘I am really happy to join Schumacher Racing, they are a great brand and I am excited to hit the track soon and see what we can do together.’ Travis will be using LRP electronics and Klinik accessories in his Schumacher cars.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

January 5, 2021

Infinity IF14 Pro gear diff set w/ aluminium outdrives

From Creation Model for the Infinity IF14 comes this pro gear diff set with aluminium outdrive cups. This set is about 2.2 grams lighter than the steel outdrive cup spec and this allows you to adjust the weight balance of the vehicle front and rear while also improving the throttle response.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]

January 5, 2021

Takashima D-13 aluminium curved servo horn

Takashima D-13 have sent us their latest product, a lightweight 23mm aluminium curved servo horn for Yokomo & Takashima curved steering system. Featuring a 25T spline, it has been made from high quality 7075 aluminium and lightened, making the steering response even faster. Comes in either black or red anodised.

Source: Takashima D-13

January 5, 2021

Kyle McBride to run 6Mik for 2021

Multiple Australian Champion Kyle McBride has announced that he has joined 6Mik for 2021. Another former Pro-Line driver to sign for the French company, the Infinity factory driver joins an increasingly strong 6Mik team featuring Juan Carlos Canas & the recently signed Alex Zanchettin. Kyle had this to say about the deal on social media:

It is with great…GREAT pleasure that I officially announce I will be joining the 6Mik/Optima racing team for 2021. I want to give a huge special thank you to Sebastien Leonard for believing in me and bringing me on board for 2021! I cannot wait to show everyone how seriously good these tires and products are! I’ve got so much planned for 6Mik and for everyone this year it’s going to be epic. I am going to be using 6Mik range of super high quality tires with multiple tread patterns and two different compound ranges on offer. Along with the massive range of tools/oils/option parts and products that 6Mik/Optima has to offer. I cannot wait too grow this company and team here within Australia, over in New Zealand and around the rest of the world! Stay tuned for what is to come people.

Source: 6Mik [6mik-racing.com]

January 5, 2021

T-Works TC-01 steering set

T-Works have produced this ball raced steering set for the Tamiya TC-01. Machined from aluminium and black anodised, this set completely replaces the stock steering set and offers more strength as well as improved steering precision due to reduced flex. Includes the bearings for the steering pivot posts.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

January 5, 2021

175RC B6.2 HD titanium turnbuckle set

New from 175RC is this HD titanium turnbuckle set for the Associated B6.2 and B6.2D models. Titanium is stronger and lighter than the stock turnbuckles and the turnbuckles are directional, allowing you to identify the direction that they should be installed. These Turnbuckles are the Heavy Duty version with a thicker diameter for even more added strength. The package includes six turnbuckles, front and rear camber link and steering link and are available in natural silver or black.

View the black versions here

January 4, 2021

JConcepts DR10 brass optional parts

Some new brass options for the Team Associated DR10 from JConcepts with a new front suspension bracket and servo mount bracket. Setting the trim on any RC car is crucial but perhaps even more critical is for the trim to remain consistent throughout a race. JConcepts introduces the servo mount bracket for the DR10 line of vehicles. Constructed of brass to add weight this unique part offers benefits over the stock mount configuration. Most drag racers like to add weight to the front-end of the vehicles to maintain balance which allows the vehicle to stay on 4 wheels and move forward more efficiently. The mount fits snug inside the chassis servo mounting area increasing the support while the 2 screw mounting locations are beefy in design and zeroed in for a direct mount to the chassis. The bracket has locations on each side for included 3x6mm set screws to help align and maintain servo position during racing conditions, crashes and hard hits. The set screws are intended to touch-off against the servo case and provide additional support keeping the servo in the intended position which helps maintain consistent steering trim.

View the brass front suspension brace info here